The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his degenerative left knee disorder was denied. The evidence did not show that the Veteran’s flexion was limited to 30 degrees or less, which would warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his degenerative arthritis of the lower back prior to July 2, 2015, in excess of 20 percent; and in excess of 40 percent thereafter was denied. The evidence did not show that the Veteran’s flexion was limited to 30 degrees or less, which would warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The objective findings on file do not reveal that forward flexion of the Veteran's left knee is limited to 30 degrees or less, and his degenerative arthritis of the lower back does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Left Knee Disorder, Degenerative Arthritis of the Lower Back
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20052699
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